title: [Mycetoma of the hand].
abstract: A case with a rare localization of mycetoma, on the hand, is described. A 31-year-old male patient developed this condition in 5 months after injury with a rope. Surgical treatment for a phlegmon of the left hand was ineffective. After microscopic and bacteriologic studies the dermatologists have diagnosed a pseudomycotic (actinomycotic) mycetoma of the left hand and lower third of the left arm. Streptomycin, penicillin, and actinolysate therapy essentially improved the course of the process. A review of literature on the etiology, epidemiology, clinical picture and therapy of mycetoma is presented.
authors.forename: V I
authors.initials: VI
authors.lastname: Siano
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Budumian
authors.forename: O M
authors.initials: OM
authors.lastname: P'iankova
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006225:Hand / Q000473:pathology; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008271:Mycetoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
vernacular_title: Mitsetoma kisti.